Job Description:
Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead its Procurement and Third-Party Risk Management function.
This role will lead the development and delivery of a robust procurement and supplier management framework, ensuring commercial value is achieved while maintaining strong regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant experience in Procurement and/or Third-Party Risk Management within a regulated financial services environment.
Strong knowledge of procurement governance, outsourcing oversight and supplier risk management.
Experience implementing and managing procurement operating models, controls and governance frameworks.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relating to outsourcing and operational resilience.
Proven ability to engage, influence and present to senior executive and board-level stakeholders.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.
Experience leading teams and driving strategic procurement initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver the organisation's procurement and supplier management strategy.
Lead and enhance procurement and third-party risk governance frameworks and operating models.
Oversee the assessment, onboarding, management and monitoring of suppliers and outsourcing arrangements.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements relating to procurement, outsourcing and operational resilience.
Provide reporting, insight and recommendations to senior management and governance committees.
Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Technology, Finance, Operations and Legal functions.
Lead and develop the Procurement and Third-Party Risk team.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16495)
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Are you an experienced Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Housing, Assets, Property Services &/or Construction and Building Safety with a consultative approach and the ability to cultivate business relationships? If either description fits, or you can bring both to the table, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as Head of Member Services. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to secure new customers to a consortium for procurement solutions & services that offers customers access to group procurement, economies of scale and scope, preferential offers, and rapid access to a range of vetted services within Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Construction, Building Safety & Development across products, materials, and services. You will be responsible for marketing the service, and the products and solutions that it contains, to new and existing customers in the market across the West Midlands to generate growth.BackgroundWell-trodden paths into this role include:
Social Housing / Property Asset Management background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Customer Services – Experience leading customer services functions, delivering services, building relationships.
Membership Services – Leading functions designed for customers on subscription or membership services in a corporate environment.
Account Management, Customer Success, & Business Development – A successful track record as a business development/account management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of effective new business development, looking after customers, and building relationships and selling services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the sectors desirable.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach that is happy and motivated to be target driven but work in a team environment that understands social value.
The capability to sell services, products or concepts to procurement, assets, property services, and development professionals.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services and/or strategic asset management.
Experience of selling services to the property/housing sector within the West Midlands.
An understanding of the commercial construction market and new development.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based with some travel, ad-hoc attendance at offices in London & Birmingham, as well as time spent at client sites in and around Wales, exhibitions, and conferences - so a driving license is required for this post, and costs will be catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
Are you an experienced Account Manager, Customer Success Manager, Customer Services Manager, Member Services Manager, or Business Development professional with a successful track record of building relationships and selling services? Or are you an experienced Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Housing, Assets, Property Services &/or Construction and Building Safety with a consultative approach and the ability to cultivate business relationships? If either description fits, or you can bring both to the table, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as Head of Member Services. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to secure new customers to a consortium for procurement solutions & services that offers customers access to group procurement, economies of scale and scope, preferential offers, and rapid access to a range of vetted services within Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Construction, Building Safety & Development across products, materials, and services. You will be responsible for marketing the service, and the products and solutions that it contains, to new and existing customers in the market across the West Midlands to generate growth.BackgroundWell-trodden paths into this role include:
Account Management, Customer Success, & Business Development – A successful track record as a business development/account management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of effective new business development, looking after customers, and building relationships and selling services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the sectors desirable.
Customer Services – Experience leading customer services functions, delivering services, building relationships.
Membership Services – Leading functions designed for customers on subscription or membership services in a corporate environment.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach that is happy and motivated to be target driven but work in a team environment that understands social value.
The capability to sell services, products or concepts to procurement, assets, property services, and development professionals.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services and/or strategic asset management.
Experience of selling services to the property/housing sector within the West Midlands.
An understanding of the commercial construction market and new development.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based with some travel, ad-hoc attendance at offices in London & Birmingham, as well as time spent at client sites in and around Wales, exhibitions, and conferences - so a driving license is required for this post, and costs will be catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
Data Manager – Birmingham (hybrid)
£70,000 PA
Opportunity for a Data Manager to join a well-known organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. A reputable, complex organisation with numerous sites, providing services to hundreds-of-thousands across the country. You’ll be joining at a particularly exciting time for the business.
Reporting directly to the Head of IT, you’ll be responsible for establishing and leading an enterprise-wide data management capability within a regulated, operationally complex environment.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring organisational data is accurate, trusted, secure and fit for operational, regulatory and strategic decision-making, spanning data strategy, governance, architecture, engineering, reporting and analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and deliver an enterprise data strategy, aligned to business objectives and measurable outcomes
• Establish robust data governance, ownership, standards, quality controls and prioritisation
• Lead the development of target data architecture, including warehousing, modelling, integrations and pipelines
• Oversee data integrity, security, availability and compliance (including GDPR / Data Protection)
• Manage delivery through internal teams and external partners, including procurement and supplier management
• Recruit and lead a small team (up to 3 data engineers / BI analysts) over time
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate reporting and actionable insights
• Drive continuous improvement through data quality metrics, audits and process optimisation
Skills & Experience:
• Strong experience in enterprise data management, governance and architecture
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft data platforms (Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Azure data technologies)
• Confident communicator able to translate complex data concepts for senior/non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in regulated, asset-intensive or safety-critical sectors
Salary up to £70,000 PA
The role offers excellent benefits, including free/heavily discounted public transport travel, 25 days holiday (+bank holidays) and an excellent pension scheme.....Read more...
Senior Estimator
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
£80,000 - £110,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Holidays + Package + Immediate Start
Are you a Senior Estimator looking to take ownership of high-value mission-critical projects while progressing your career within a rapidly growing contractor?
This is an opportunity to join a leading technology and mission-critical contractor delivering some of the most complex data centre, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing and industrial projects across the UK and Europe.
You will play a key role within the pre-construction team, leading tender submissions and cost planning activities on major projects worth up to £500m+. Working closely with operational, commercial and design teams, you will help shape project strategy from bid stage through to successful project award.
The business continues to secure major projects throughout the UK and mainland Europe, creating genuine progression opportunities into Pre-Construction Management, Commercial Leadership and Director-level positions.
Your Role as Senior Estimator Will Include:
Leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
Managing the tender process from enquiry through to final submission.
Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
Producing competitive and commercially robust pricing strategies.
The Successful Senior Estimator Will Have:
Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Estimator or Pre-Construction professional within construction or engineering.
Experience pricing major construction projects.
Strong understanding of tendering, procurement and commercial processes.
Ability to review technical drawings and specifications.
Data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure or mission-critical project experience would be advantageous.
Keywords:Senior Estimator, Lead Estimator, Estimating Manager, Principal Estimator, Chief Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Lead, Cost Planner, Senior Cost Planner, Commercial Estimator, Bid Manager, Bid Lead, Tender Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, Estimating Lead, Head of Estimating,Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Amersham, Chalfont St Peter, Chalfont St Giles, Denham, Uxbridge, Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor, Reading, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Bracknell, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley, M4 Corridor, M40 Corridor, M25 Corridor, West London, South East England, United Kingdom, UK....Read more...
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Consultant Histopathologists for a full time NHS post for the Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology based in beautiful Truro, Cornwall.The laboratory is a designated centre for many Cancer sites and has full UKAS Accreditation. Receiving over 35,000 Histology, approximately 1,600 Diagnostic Cytology and 900 autopsy requests during 2023 and performing a wide range of molecular techniques. Applicants from both specialised and more generalised backgrounds will be considered, but an interest in GI &/or dermatopathology would be preferable.The plan is to install & implement digital Histopathology in 2025You will:Undertake Molecular automated PCR for theranostic work (e.g Idylla BRAF) and tumour expression analysis (e.g ALK in lung carcinoma) Provide an EUS and EBUS rapid onsite evaluation service for pancreatic, lung, adrenal & head/neckProvide Pathology support for Bowel Cancer Screening programme including age expansion and Bowel Scope ScreeningWork collaboratively with neighbouring hospitals which includes the procurement of an end-to-end digital Histopathology solution, which will connect all 5 Trusts within the region, facilitating the sharing of cases, MDT discussion & expert 2nd opinion. Person Requirements:- Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC - FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification- On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of interview date- Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teachingIn addition to full NHS Employee Benefits, the additional advantages of working for this Trust include:– A generous relocation bonus up to £8,000 if applicable– Flexible working– Blue light card and NHS discountsJarrodean is a leading UK healthcare recruitment partner to the NHS and UK Independent Sector As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such specialist clinical roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Sales Director – F&B Equipment Wholesale Business – £80K + Benefits My client is an established business with a great reputation for supplying food & beverage equipment to their clients.They are seeking a Sales Director to join their team. The successful Sales Director will be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic customer relationships, and building a high-performing sales team. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of sales leadership within foodservice, catering equipment, hospitality supplies, distribution, or a related B2B sector.You will play a pivotal role in shaping their commercial direction, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring they continue to deliver outstanding value to our customers.This is the perfect role for a high performing Senior National Account Manager, Head of Sales or Sales director looking to join a reputable business who can offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career.Responsibilities include:
Develop and execute the company's sales strategy to achieve ambitious growth targets.Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to maximise performance and customer engagement.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, buying groups, and industry stakeholders.Identify and develop new business opportunities across foodservice, hospitality, catering, education, healthcare, and contract catering sectors.Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to inform strategic decision-making.Work closely with procurement, marketing, operations, and customer service teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.Manage sales forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.Drive key account management initiatives and customer retention strategies.Support the development of pricing, promotional, and commercial policies.Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and trade associations.
The Ideal Sales Director Candidate:
Proven success in a senior sales roles with experience within foodservice, catering equipment, hospitality supplies or wholesale distribution.Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding sales targets.Experience managing and developing field-based and/or internal sales teams.Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.Commercially astute with strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Sales Director – F&B Equipment Wholesale Business – £80K + Benefits My client is an established business with a great reputation for supplying food & beverage equipment to their clients.They are seeking a Sales Director to join their team. The successful Sales Director will be responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic customer relationships, and building a high-performing sales team. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of sales leadership within foodservice, catering equipment, hospitality supplies, distribution, or a related B2B sector.You will play a pivotal role in shaping their commercial direction, identifying new market opportunities, and ensuring they continue to deliver outstanding value to our customers.This is the perfect role for a high performing Senior National Account Manager, Head of Sales or Sales director looking to join a reputable business who can offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career.Responsibilities include:
Develop and execute the company's sales strategy to achieve ambitious growth targets.Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to maximise performance and customer engagement.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, buying groups, and industry stakeholders.Identify and develop new business opportunities across foodservice, hospitality, catering, education, healthcare, and contract catering sectors.Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to inform strategic decision-making.Work closely with procurement, marketing, operations, and customer service teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.Manage sales forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting.Drive key account management initiatives and customer retention strategies.Support the development of pricing, promotional, and commercial policies.Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and trade associations.
The Ideal Sales Director Candidate:
Proven success in a senior sales roles with experience within foodservice, catering equipment, hospitality supplies or wholesale distribution.Strong track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding sales targets.Experience managing and developing field-based and/or internal sales teams.Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.Commercially astute with strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com....Read more...
